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Kathy Kwok

Senior HR Manager, Asia Pacific
Strategic and Solutions Oriented HR Business Partner
The Hoffman Agency
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

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  • Management
  • Highest level of education
    Master

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Work Experience

Senior HR Manager, APAC

Jun 2016 - Present
- As the Head of Human Resources for APAC: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo, with 100+ headcounts - Responsible for the overall HR strategic planning function with the Regional team and local management team - Oversees the alignment in HR process and policy - Manage all HR programs across APAC - Manage performance review appraisal process - Working with local payroll vendors to support local monthly payroll and benefits management. - HR Awards: Received 2019 HR Distinction Award of Employer of the Year from Human Resources Magazine and Asia Pacific Silver Stevie Award of Innovation in Human Resources Management, Planning & Practice.

Regional HR Manager, Asia Pacific

Jan 2010 - May 2016
6 yrs 5 mos
Oversees HR functions for 8 markets across APAC: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Singapore. Developing and implementing effective HR strategy to support overall business objectives in Asia Pacific through talent recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and development and succession planning.

Executive Assistant to CEO, Asia Pacific

Jul 1998 - Dec 2007
9 yrs 6 mos
Regional coordination work between Market Leaders in 8 markets across APAC. Provide admin and secretarial support to Chairman & CEO, Asia Pacific

Education

Master’s Degree
Strategic Human Resources Management
2011 - 2013
3.8/4 GPA
Activities and societies
- Member of Beta Gamma Sigma - Award: 2013 Outstanding Graduate Student Award
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Human Resources Management
2010 - 2011
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